Other acceptable alternatives to a Real ID include valid U.S. passports, passport cards, military IDs, permanent resident ...

Those who no do not possess a REAL ID are urged by the Department of Transportation to book an appointment with the Registry ...

REAL ID requirements extend beyond air travel. Patricia Montoya from the Transportation Security Administration said, "So in addition to federal buildings, there may be other, additional things ...

Wednesday is not the deadline for obtaining a REAL ID — it’s just the date the new requirement for air travel goes into effect. People can still get a REAL ID after May 7.

The day that travelers have been anticipating for years has finally arrived. The Real ID law goes into effect May 7, meaning U.S. residents 18 and older must be compliant to board domestic flights ...

New federal Real ID air travel requirements are finally here, prompting some travelers to wonder what will happen if they attempt to board a plane without the right form of identification.

The Transportation Security Administration said that 81% of air travelers already meet the requirements under the REAL ID Act, which was first passed in 2005 but has faced multiple enforcement delays.

Travel experts expect the roads and airports to be packed as Memorial Day weekend travel kicks off. This will be the first holiday travel period with the new Real ID requirements at airports ...

The REAL ID requirement for domestic air travel in the U.S. officially began on May 7, 2025. Travelers will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license to fly domestically.

You do not need to visit the DMV in person if you need to replace your REAL ID card. New Yorkers can replace their REAL ID ...

That may be more critical in states with low compliance with REAL ID requirements. In Illinois, compliance is below 50%, Max Walczyk, spokesperson for Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, told CNN.